(pronounced ba gwah zhong)
Skill Level: Moderate Difficulty Level (some experience recommended)
Ages: 18+
Description: Translated as “eight trigram palm”, Liang style baguazhang is a traditional Chinese internal martial art that is based on the practice of circle walking in coordination with smooth coiling and uncoiling whole body movements. These ninety-minute classes consist of dynamic joint mobilization exercises, linear and circular solo forms, partner practice, and posture holding forms. Baghuazhang builds greater flexibility and balance used in the practice of other internal martial arts. Participation requires NATSTA membership (natsta.org).
Style of Baguazhang: Liang Zhen Pu
Li Ziming
(1902-1993)Born in 1902 in Hebei Province, China, Li Ziming was the third generation descendant of the creator of Baguazhang, Dong Haichuan. In 1981 he established the Beijing Baguazhang Research Association, serving as its president until his death in 1993.
For Further Reading:
Liang Zhen Pu Eight Diagram Palm
By Li Ziming. Translated by Husan Guo Qi. Compiled and edited by Vincent Black. Published by High View Publications, 1993.